Product Description
Powerspark Bosch-Type Distributor for Ford Pinto Engines — Now with Precision Stromgeer Drive Gear
Give your Ford Pinto engine the reliable spark it deserves. This Powerspark Bosch-type distributor is a direct replacement for worn or tired original units and now comes fitted with the newly developed Stromgeer precision drive gear, engineered and manufactured in the UK.
The Stromgeer gear offers enhanced durability, smoother operation, and improved timing stability, making it the ideal choice for enthusiasts looking to upgrade their ignition system with modern precision while retaining classic reliability.
This distributor is a popular upgrade among owners of iconic Ford models, including the Cortina, Escort, and Capri, and has been trusted by classic car enthusiasts for years.
Replaces Bosch part numbers:
BOSCH 0986 237 002
BOSCH 0231 170 173
BOSCH 0231 170 172
BOSCH 0231 170 171
BOSCH 0231 170 091
Compatible with:
(See vehicle list below for full compatibility details.)
We offer this distributor in the following combinations:
Pinto Distributor Points (DS22P)
Pinto Distributor Electronic (DS22)
Pinto Distributor Electronic High Energy (DS22H)
Pinto Distributor Points Non Vac (DS22PN)
Pinto Distributor Electronic Non Vac (DS22N)
Pinto Distributor Electronic High Energy Non Vac (DS22HN)
Pinto Distributor Electronic High Energy (DS22HE) Sierra MK1 'Bosch 0237002078' 3 pin
Fitment of the Ford Pinto Engine includes and is not limited to:
1600cc Pinto Engines:
Ford Taunus 1.3 1970–1982 (engine codes JAA/JCA, JAC/JCC, JAR/JCR)
Ford Capri 1.3 1972–1974 (engine code JCE)
Ford Sierra 1.3 1982–1984 (engine code JCT)
Ford Taunus / Ford Cortina 1.6 1970–1982 (engine codes LCA, LCJ, LCR)
Ford Sierra 1.6 1982–1984 (engine codes LCT, LCS)
Ford Capri 1.6 1975–1985 (engine codes LCE, LCN)
Ford Granada 1.6 1981–1985 (engine code LCK)
Ford Cortina GXL 1.6 1970–1976 (engine code LEA)
Ford Escort Mexico 1.6 1975–1978
Ford Capri GT 1.6 1972–1976 (engine codes LEC, LEE)
1800cc Pinto Engines:
Ford Sierra 1.8 1984–1989 including (engine codes REB, RED, REF)
Ford Scorpio 1.8 1985–1992 (engine code REC)
2000cc Pinto Engines:
Ford Escort RS2000 2.0 1973–1980 (engine codes NEA, NE)
Ford Taunus / Ford Cortina 2.0 1974–1982 (engine codes NEG, NER)
Ford Capri 2.0 1975–1985 (engine codes NEE, NEN)
Ford Granada 2.0 1973–1984 (engine codes NEB, NEH, NEK)
Ford Sierra 2.0 1983–1989 (engine codes NES, NET, NEJ, NE5, N4, NRD, N4B: 74kW; NRB, NR2, N4A, N4I: 85kW)
Ford Granada and Ford Scorpio 2.0 1985–1989 (engine code NEL, NER, NE4, NRA, NRC, NRI)
Ford Pinto 2.0 1971–1974
Ford Transit 2.0 1978–1994 (engine codes NAT, NAV, NAW, NAX, NBA. NUT, NCA)
Ford P100 2.0 1988–1993 (engine code NAE)
NOT SUITABLE FOR THE US PINTO ENGINE 1990cc
About Points, Electronic and High Energy Distributors from Powerspark Ignition:
Traditional Points Distributors:
The traditional ignition system used in most cars up until the 1980s.
- To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4 ohms. OK to use copper HT Leads.
Sports Electronic Ignition Distributors:
Looks like an original points distributor but contains an electronic ignition module that uses a magnetic pickup instead of contact breaker points.
- To be used with a Standard or Sports ignition coil, resistance reading above 1.4 ohms. Not suitable for use with copper HT Leads
High Energy Electronic Ignition Distributors:
Looks like an original points distributor but contains an electronic ignition module capable of 3x the spark of sports electronic ignition.
- To be used with a High Energy ignition coil, resistance reading below 1.4 ohms. Not suitable for use with copper HT Leads
